Holiday Studio Sale: 111/23 to 12/2/18. Join us for the annual WheatonArts Holiday Studio Sale! There will be FREE Admission to the Studio Sale held in the Event Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Monday, November 26). Get your pick of WheatonArts studio glass prototypes, seconds and overstocks, glass by Melanie Guernsey Leppla and David Leppla, and a wide selection of pottery by WheatonArts’ artist Terry Plasket and our WheatonArts Ceramic Studio Artists at discounts of 30 to 70 percent off original prices! WheatonArts Members are welcome to an Early Preview Reception of the sale on November 23 at 9:30am. Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ 08332. www.wheatonarts.org

Festival of Lights at The Cohanzick Zoo: 11/29/18 to 12/1/18. Presented by the by the Bridgeton Recreation Department. 856-453-1675.

Tree Lighting Celebration at the Cape May County Zoo: 11/30/18. Route 9 North, Cape May Court House. 5 p.m. Don’t miss this new holiday tradition for the entire family brought to you by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Gerald M. Thornton - Director Leonard C. Desiderio - Vice-Director, E. Marie Hayes, Will Morey, Jeffrey L. Pierson. The celebration will include live holiday music, a story reading, treats for the children and a visit by the jolly man himself in the red suit. 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com

West Cape May Christmas Parade: 12/1/18. Now in her 52nd year, the parade steps off at 5pm sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and marches South on Broadway, winds East on Perry, and onto Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May. The WCM Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the areas holiday season. A small army of volunteers assembles an unforgettable hometown memory each year! The Parade reschedules to December 3rd in the case of inclement weather. www.westcapemay.us

Wildwoods Family Holiday Celebration: 12/1/18. The event takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE admission to holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, entertainment and much more! For more information call 609.729.9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com for a detailed schedule of events.

Wassail Day at Historic Cold Spring Village: 12/1/18. 720 U.S. 9, Cape May. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Village paths come alive with the sounds and smells of wintertime at this free family event. Select buildings will be open where guests can enjoy hands-on crafts, live music, hot beverages and holiday treats served by historical clothed interpreters. Visitors can meet Father Christmas in the Country Store. The Country Store will be open and stocked with unique holiday gift ideas including traditionally-processed wool, artisan crafts for the home, books, jewelry, toys and old fashioned candy. 609-898-2300. www.hcsv.org

Physick Family Christmas House Tour: Multiple dates and times. Visit the Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St. decorated in true Victorian style, for a unique living history experience with members of the Physick Family household of the 1890s. Adults: $12; children (3-12): $8. www.capemaymac.org

Holiday Lights Trolley Rides: Multiple dates and times. Ride through Cape May’s Historic District to see festively decorated inns and homes as guides talk about Victorian Christmas traditions, lead sing-alongs, and play Christmas music. Rides last about 30 minutes. www.capemaymac.org

Cape May Holiday Inns Tour: Varied dates and times. Get into the Christmas spirit at three of Cape May’s festively decorated Bed and Breakfast Inns. You’ll be treated to a holiday presentation at each inn. 609-884-5404. www.capemaymac.org

A Dickens Christmas Extravaganza in Cape May: 12/2-4/18. Immerse yourself in the storied world of Dickens with lectures and performances offered daily. Included in the Extravaganza is a Dickensian-style feast along with a wine tasting and a holiday tour of Cape May. 609-884-5404. 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org

Second Saturday Wine Tasting at Glasstown Arts District in Millville: 12/8/18. 501 N. High St. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, the Village on High holds a wine tasting and food pairings. Cost is $15 per person. Live music and shopping. Call for reservations: 609-254-3021. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com

Soul of the Season at the Glasstown Arts District in Millville: 12/8/18. Celebration of the holidays with horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment including Nutcracker Ballet vignettes, choirs, carolers, holiday revue, Santa’s Village & much more! Free Trolley transportation all evening. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com

Santa Family Workshop at the Zoo: 12/8/18. Cape May County Park & Zoo at Route 9 North, Cape May Court House. 11am to 2:00 pm. You can have pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, take individual pics of the kids! Enjoy crafts, candy, music, a scavenger hunt and more. A letter to Santa Mailbox drop too! FREE! 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com

House Lighting Contest: 12/13/18. Any property owner wishing to enter the contest must pre-register by submitting an official entry form to the Department of Recreation. 609-263-0050. www.visitsicnj.com

Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour: 12/15/18 4pm-8pm. On the 3rd Saturday of December each year a minimum of 8 home owners open their beautifully decorated homes to the tour. Please think about starting your holiday season with a festive glimpse of history in Dennisville at Christmas time! 609-861-1338. www.dhhoa.org

Third Friday at the Glasstown Arts District in Millville: 12/21/18 High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com

Boardwalk Basketball Classic “Battle at the Boards.” 12/22-30/18. Wildwoods Convention Center at 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Varied times. The largest holiday co-ed basketball tournament with teams from all over the country. 609-522-3355. www.bbclassic.net

Sea Isle City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: 12/31/18. 4501 Park Rd. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The celebration allows kids to ring-in the New Year at a reasonable hour. The event features food, dancing, family activities, entertainment and an early countdown to midnight at 7pm. Call to reserve a spot. 609-263-0050. www.visitsicnj.com

Sea Isle City New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 12/31/18. JFK Blvd. Beach. 8:00 pm Enjoy the dazzling lights of New Year’s Eve Fireworks as you countdown to the new year! FREE! 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com

First Night New Years in Ocean City: 12/31/18. Varied venues and times. A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. Call 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com

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